Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Every year I make New Year’s resolutions to make a new habit of exercising more, improving my diet or stopping smoking, but my good intentions fall by the wayside within weeks. How can I make this ...

You’ve probably heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit, but if you’ve tried this before and failed, you’re not alone. The truth is, most people get the 21-day rule completely wrong. They think it ...

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Despite having good intentions, good habits can be hard to make. Thankfully, behavioral ...

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Editor’s Note: Grace Ueng is the founder of Savvy Growth, a noted leadership coaching and management consulting firm, and an expert on well-being and human performance. Grace is a regular contributor ...

We often hear that success is about setting goals and working tirelessly until we achieve them. While there's truth in that, I believe the key ingredient most people overlook is momentum. Momentum is ...

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